Word Meaning

rather definition and meaning

a. Prior; earlier; former.
a. Earlier; sooner; before.
a. More readily or willingly; preferably.
a. On the other hand; to the contrary of what was said or suggested; instead.
a. Of two alternatives conceived of, this by preference to, or as more likely than, the other; somewhat.
a. More properly; more correctly speaking.
a. In some degree; somewhat; as, the day is rather warm; the house is rather damp.

Crossword clues for rather

- Fairly
- Preferably
- Somewhat
- To some extent